Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Yorkshire
Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 8 St Thomas Street, YO11 1DR
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab sits behind roughly 5,915 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,374 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ← Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab | |
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaplins Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2019 |
| E Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2019 |
| Beach Hut Creations And Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| 1924 Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Chocolate Factory And Bakery Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| El Gringos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab
What is Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Yorkshire Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab last inspected?
Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Ako Kebabs - UK Kebab and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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